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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-16
Waiting for Something to Happen.
New York Tribune


AS a reporter was walking down Thomas
street, one evening his attention was at
tracted by mournful looking man sitting
on the steps of warehouse. He was attired
in a miscellaneous costume consisting of
trousers, waistcoat and coat of different
colors and textures, and an extremely light
overcoat, on the front of which was large
brown stain. His hat was off and reposed
by his side, but the absence Of a large part
of brim and crown made it unimportant
whether it was off or on. AS the owner Of
this outfit noticed that he had attracted at
tention he remarked:
"rm just waiting for something to
happen"
"Waiting for what2" asked the reporter,
stopping.
"Well, you see stranger" said the other, in
tones that betrayed the influence of some
genial fluid 1--WE been ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
up this morning and found all my clothes
stolen, but this combination and buster.
thought it was rather hard luck, but there
was some comfort in finding the hat still safe
which l had bought last week, so l went
down town to work; and while getting lunch
in a restaurant at noon waiter fOuled with
the man behind me and upsetA whole cup of
hot chocolate down the front of my coat.
They made me pay for it, too. Cashier said
1 couldn't deny but that 1 had the chocolate.
And had no sooner got out into Broadway
than there came a gust of wind that took
my new hat right under Fifth avenue
stage. Here's all that's left" added the I'M
fortunate man with a mournful glance at
the ruin beside him "The fact IS, there's
nothing uninjured now but me, so I'm just
waiting for something to happen-by the
way, stranger, would you mind ending me q
quarter till it does happens"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-16
The Political Coon.

CPittsburg Commercial Gazette1
The coon came in with the Harrison cam
paign of 1S40 which was a saturnalia of fun
and emblematical to the highest degree.
The Wings had Gen Harrison as their candi-
date, and the Democratic papers dubbed him
the "backwoods candidate" and the dog
cabin statesman" The Wings took up
the charge and made it their battle cry.
The Democratic papers and stump speakers
said they would defeat Harrison and tan the
coon-skins. The Boston Post went further,
and dubbed the whole Wing party a lot of
coons. 1t came out in an editorial which
said: "Push out your columns, rout the
coons, beat them, overwhelm them, and let
the weIkin ring with the soul-stirring tidings
that Massachusetts, is safe-free from the
curse Of Whiggery." The Democrats paraded
with a cannon labeled "The Coon Killer" and
declarations were plenty that the coons
would not only be killed, but their skins
would be tanned.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-16
The Infants Lullaby.

LDetTolt Free Press
Cass avenue lady has been teaching her
little 2-year old grandson to say his prayers,
and every night she has rocked him to sleep
with the infant lullaby:
"Now 1 lay me down to sleep"
The other evening she was about to lay
him in his little bed when he sIeepily OBJ
iected:
"Sing me s'more, gam ma, sing me s'more
Old Dan Tucker" said the. pious and observ-
ant infant.
And now she wondering who taught him
MS 'other" prayer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-16
Rags and Cholera.
Chicago Tribune

Cholera is by no means sufficiently guarded
against by prohibiting importations of rags
rom ports where the disease is; for the mer-
.handise can easily be sent a roundabout
way, and there is no telling whence rags
which are imported hither from England or
Germany came originally.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-16

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-28
THE BIDDEFORD CASE.
Further Developments which May Prove
a Horrible Crime.

BIDDEFoRD, july 27.
There are practically no new developments
in the DR.. Stevens abortion case.
The autopsy of Miss Hall was concluded
Tuesday afternoon, the result of which is
kept secret, and the body was inferred in the
Catholic cemetery. BY direction of County
Attorney Burbank, the police of Saco began
a search of the pasture on Temple street in
that city, where Nathan Tyler, at whose house
the girl was delivered, said he buried the
body of child about 10 o'clock at night, q
couple of weeks ago.
The officers took Tyler with them and he
tried to point out the spot where he buried
the child. Search was kept up through the
forenoon but no signs of the body was dis.
covered. Tyler says that it was dark and
he was frightened when he went to the pas.
ture to bury the body and he has forgotten
where he placed it.
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MARYLAND DEMOCRATS.
The Convention Called to Order by U. =.
Senator Gormad-Senator r.. jackson
Nominated as a Candidate for Gov.
ernOr.
BALTIMORE. July 27,

BALTIMORE, July 27.
The Maryland democratic State convention
for the nomination of governor, attorney gen.
eral and comptroller, was called to order at
1920 P. M, today by U. S. Senator Cor
man chairman of the State central executive
committee. German resigned from the COM
mttee.
Section three of the platform is as fol-
lows:
That whilst the democratic party in Mary
land believes in an upright and efficient civil
service in the administration of the govern
ment it is nevertheless opposed to the system
of life tenure and to the civil pension list,
and whilst it upholds the President of the
United States in his efforts to effect an hon.
est aud competent civil service, still it be.
lieves the service should be composed of off
GERS and employees who are not antagonistic
to the success of the administration under
which they serve but is in sympathy with it
and whose hearts are in the work, and who
believe that upon the continued and just sue
cess of the democratic party rests the safety
and security of the republican institutions
and liberties of the people.
Section four reaffirms the national demo.
cratic platform of 1884 in demanding re.
vision of the tariff in a spirit of fairness to
all interests.
Ihe platform was adopted. Nominatio 8
for governor were then in order.
Bernard Carter nominated James Hodges,
mayor of Baltimore; Hon. Frank T. Shaw
placed in nomination Frank Brown of Car
roll; James McShery did the same for Col.
Louis Victor Baughman of Frederic; VIM.
S. Young nominated Hon. Stevenson S.
Archer of Hartford; james Elgood named
Senator E. Jackson of Wicomico.
First ballOt-Haduas Rrowp T..
Jackson, "a; BauRhman, 20; Archer 9.
Jackson was nominated on the sixth ballot.
The vote was: Brown, 13; Jackson 65
Baughman, "a; Archer, 8.
The ticket was completed tonight by the
nomination of Louis Baughman of Frederic
for comptroller, and Hon. VIM. Pinkney
Whyte for attorney general.
The use of Whyte is said to mean com
plete recognition between him and Senator
German, who have hated each other cordially
for the past seven years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-28

MAINE h. OF l..
Delegates Chosen to the Minneapolis
Convention.

BIDDEFoRD. July 27.
The first semi-annual session of the Maine
Knights of Labor, district assembly sc. closed
Wednesday forenoon, half day earlier than
the delegates anticipated.
1t has been secret session throughout and
very little business of interest to the public,
as far as can be ascertained. has been tran
sacted. Heretofore it has been the custom
to raise committee to give the press gen.
eral report of the proceedings, but this year
it was voted to make none of the work pub
lie through the medium of the newspapers.
The more important matters have become
known, however. At the session held Tues
day evening, A. A. Beaton of Rockland, mas
ter workman of the district assembly, and
Robert A. Williams of Portland, financial
secretary and treasurer, were elected dele.
gates to the convention to be held at Mime
apolis the coming fall, and Thomas B. Muir
ply of Augusta, and r. F. Foss of Auburn
recording secretary of the district assembly,
were elected alternates.
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From Bar HarbOr.
BAR HARBoR

BAR HARBoR, July %.
Visitors are pouring in very rapidly this
week. Among the distinguished arrivals are
Rear Admiral P. 0. Selfridge and wife OF
Washington, Senator Ssbin Of Minnesota, and
Hon. F. z. Gilman of Montreal, member OF
the Canadian Parliament. +. Z. Peabody OF
Kidder, Peabody & Co., Boston, has taken a
cottage. Mrs. S. B. Allen, sister of the late
w. H. Vanderbilt, is here. Mrs. Secretary
Whitney of Washington will arrive Saturday
Secretary Whitney and Col. Payne are
expected week later.
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COMING HOME.
A Report that Mr.. Blaine Intends to Re-
turn shortly.

CHICAGO, July 27.
A special cable to the News from the Bridge
of Earne, Scotland, says that Monday Mr..
Blaine suddenly decided to close his foreign
tour. and returns at once to Americs. He
finally consented to make tour of the Tross
achs on Monday next, with his family, but
insisted that after that he should take the
first convenient boat home. Tuesday, he
said he should sail for New York in couple
of weeks. 1t is believed that the waters are
doing Mr.. Blaine much good and Mrs. Blaine
and the young ladies are enjoying themselves
highly.
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HALLOWELL.

The rain having interfered with the game
of base ball between the Professionals and
Business men, last Monday, they have
decided to try it over again in the same field
this afternoon at three o'clock with about the
same mines. Music will be furnished by the
band.
James V. and Herbert Welch are to open
fish market in the brick store west of w. II.
Johnson's shoe store.
The Hsllowell band have arranged for a
delightful excursion by rail and boat to
Peaks Island, Portland Harbor, on the 4th of
August.
William Otir, formerly an overseer in the
cotton factory here, but now of New wburyport,
Mass, is with his wife visiting MIR. Joseph L.
Howe.
Miss Della Tobev has gone to visit her
sister. Mrs Brunei, in Portland They will
spend few weeks at Long Island in the
harbor
The Salvation Army is now without bar
racks in this city. They hold their meet.
ings out doors when the weather will permit.
Mrs. Geo. 4. Barrows of Newton Centre
is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. f. Nye.
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Pensions Granted.
WASHINGTON, JJ

WASHINGTON, July 27.
The following Maine people have been
granted pensions;
ENellie s., widow of ]. Fl. Turks, Medford
Center.
Minors of Melville E. Pettingill. Hancock.
Emeline c., widow of Alexander w HAL
Boothbsy.
Hally, mother of Lyssnder Foster, Paris.
Emily B., widow of Henry II. Seavy,
Brooks.
Nancy, mother of John H. Crocker, Dix
mont.
Silas H. Whitehouse, Harmony.
James Sawyer, Halldale.
Franklin l.. Start, Camden.
John p. Libby, Unity.
Geo. Phelps, Robbinston.
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ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.
The Debate ON the Irish Land Bill Re.
sumed in the House OF Commons on
Wednesday.

LONDON, July %.
The debate on the land bill was resumed in
the House of Commons today.
Mr.. ODeherty, home rule member for
North Donegal, moved on behalf of Parnell
to limit to three years the clause which pro-
vides for written notice Of evictions instead
of the present method, on the ground tha,
the provisions of the clause would be only
required until the land purchase bill was
passed.
Balfour, speaking for the government, de-
clined to accept the proposed modification.
John Dillon said as the bill was only a
temporary measure. the clause depriving the
tenants of the small fragments of rights re-
served to them under the act of 1860. ought
not to be permanent. He asked whether the
government would accept an amendment Sc
curing to the tenant undisturbed possession
between the service of the notice of eviction
and the time of redemption.
Baltour said the government would consid-
er favorably any amendment that would Sc.
cure the tenant slight delay between the
service of the notice Of eviction and the
execution of it for the purpose of giving him
time to turn round and prevent the appear
ance of harshness on the part of the land
lord.
Mr.. Maurice Hesly, home rule member
for Cork city, denied that the clause would
abolish evctions. He contended that it
would double the evictions. Argument to
the contrary was a hollow sham and lying
pretense-
Chairman; 1.-The member from Cork city
must restrain such language" Cries Of
''hear, hear
Continuing Hoaly said that it was an
electioneering dodge TO pretend that the gov
eruments object WAS to wine ont the scandal
of evictions.
Parnell urged that the government post
pone decision on the clause until clause 90
dealing with the powers Of the land court to
settle evictions, was settled
He didn't agree with Healy's persistent
opposition, but preferred to defer the final
judgment until it could balance the risk of
losing the bill against the undoubted risk to
which the clause would subject the tenants
The chairman ruled against any further
debate.
The amendment offered by Mr.. ODeherty
was lost by l56 votes for to PIP votes against
it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-28

| ed 81 move that all resolutions be read and
referred to the committee on resolutions
without debate"
| The motion was seconded in dozen quar-
tiers and carried by large majority, although
''nos" managed to make great deal of noise.
By this time Grosve2or's resolution had
reached the platform. n read as follows:
"Recognizing, as the republicans always
do, gifted and tried statesmen of the republi-
can party of other states, loyal and unfalter-
ing In devotion to the success of organization
in 1888, under whatever standard bearer the
republican national convention may select,
they have just pride in the record and career
of John Sherman, as q member of the repub
lican party, and as statesman of fidelity,
large experience and great ability. His
career as a statesman began with the faith
of the republican party. He has grown and
developed with the growth of that organiza-
| ton, his genius and patriotism, stamped upon
the records of the party and the statutes and
constitution of the country, and believing
that the nomination for the Office of president
would be wise and judicious, we respectfully
present his name to the people of the United
| States as a candidate, and announce our
hearty and cordial support of him for that
office"
No sooner was this read than Col. j. G.
Munson of Zsnesville, rose and offered an
ultimatum of the anti Sherman men in the
following resolution:
"Resolved, That we hereby pledge united
and enthusiastic support of the republicans
of Ohio to the nominee at the next republican
convention, and in this connection We call
the attention of the republicans of Ohio to
the earnest services and splendid career of
Hon. John Sherman"
Both resolutions were referred without
debate.
The places of the meeting Of the commit
tee was then announced and the convention
adjourned until 10 tomorrow. The two reso-
lutions above given are now in the hands of
the committee on rules.
The opponents to Sherman's end orsement
offer to let the second resolution pass unani
mously but declare they will fight the
Grosvenor resolution on the floor of the con-
vention to the bitter end.
The committee met in session at and will
be at work the most of the night. 1t contains
DR.. Graydon of Hamilton, who will nominate
Foraker tomorrow, exGov. Foster, Jno. A.
Bingham, and Congressman Mckinley and E.
c. Taylor.
Sherman men are in large majority on the
committee, l6 to it is said, and the Gros-
venor resolution will undoubtedly be report
ed to to the convention. Then the Blaine
men will move to substitute the Munson
proposition and the fight will be thrown into
the convention.
The anti-Sherman men made an earnest
but unsuccessful effort to effect compro-
mise. They also placed in circulation for
signatures paper by which those that sign
their names are put on record as declaring
that they have no power or authority to vote
on the Presidential question that they were
elected.
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AT MARANOCOOK.
The Bangor Hibernians Enjoy a Most
Pleasant Day at the Lake.

LAKE MARANocooK. July 27.
Division l, Ancient Order of hibernians OF
Bangor, held their annual excursion here to.
day The trains are heavily loaded. They
have an excellent program of sports which
promise an enjoyable time.
with $50 people. The Portland train had
200. About 1000 are present. Sports were
delayed The boat race and DAILY Bros. will
come first.
Some complaints about the train arrange
ments is heard. Full fare was charged from
Orono to Bangor by some mistake. The
crowd is orderly and enjoying a good time.
The athletic sports began at 2 o'clock with
sparring exhibition by the DAILY Bros. OF
Bangor. Mike and William were followed BY
an amateur race of 100 yards dash. The
contestants we're Prescott of Bangor, O'Brier
of Portland, McMorris of Lewiston. 1t wa:
won by Prescott; time ia.
Then came the professional race. same
distance. The entries were Budway of Oro-
no, McGowen of Portland, Prescott of Ban.
gor. Budwav won the first heat in LID
Prescott the next two and the race ; time ii i
The three legged race was won by the DAILY
Bros. of Bangor.
The fat mems race was run by Hickson,
Witty, Allen and Kelley OF Bangor, and Bear
of Lewiston. Bean won, Kelley second and
Policeman Allen, third.
The sports concluded with boat race, in
which several crews participated, each having
a lady captain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-28
Attempt to Wreck a Tram.

TIFFIN, O., July p.
The fast line express on the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad, which left Chicago last night
with baggage cars, one express, one smoker,
two day coaches and three sleeping cars, ran
on to side track at York owing to mis-
placed switch. Engineer Cramer of Garrett,
Ind, and fireman Edward Koken, whose rel
atives live at Dayton, of the passenger train,
and Engineer Diemer of the freight, were
killed There is good reason for the suspic-
ion that the accident was the result of a de.
liberate attempt to wreck the train. Thirty
minutes before the passenger train passed
York an excursion train passed safely over
the switch, and after the accident it was
found that the switch lock had been broken
open with heavy club.
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PORTSMOUTH, N. H.,

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., July "a.
Frank Howe of Houlton, Me-, was arrested
at Portsmouth, N. H., Wednesday afternoon
charged with the larceny of $1,000 from Sam
uel X. Darling of Houlton, few days since.
Howe has been to Laconia, N. H.. and was
spending money freely. On his person was
found handsome gold watch and jewelry
bought with part of the money. Six hundred
dollars was also taken from him. Howe
confessed and will be taken back to Aroos-
took county for trial, consenting to 60 with
ont requisition.
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In Brief, and TO the Point.

Dyspepsia is dreadful Disordered liver
is misery. Indigestion is foe to good na-
ture.
The human digestive apparatus is one Of
the most complicated and wonderful things
in existence. 1t is easily put out of order.
Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food, bad
cookery, mental worry, late hours, irregular
habits, and many other things which ought
not to be, have made the American people
nation of dyspeptics.
But Green's August Flour has done won
derful work in reforming this sad business
and making the American people so healthy
that they can enjoy their meals and be happy.
Remember-No happiness without health.
But Green's August Flower brings health
and happiness to the dyspeptic. Ask your
druggist for bottle. Seventy-fve cents.
oct2d&w1ychwky
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From William Y; Bartlett, Postmaster ft

From William Y. Bartlett, Postmaster for
Twenty-Five Years at Belgrade, Me.
IT have been troubled with severe cough
for nearly one year; have been treated BY
two of the best physicians could find; my
case was considered past cure. The
physicians did all they could to cure me, and
considered my case hopeless one. Finally,
a. last resort, was advised to try ADAM
sons Botanic Cough Balsam. to which owe
my present health, which is a. good a. ever.
"WMLIAM Y. BARrLHrr,
Postmaster, Belgrade, Mo-
july26d&lw
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NO. l76.
Turbulent Salvationists.
Sr. JoHNsRuRr VT

ST.. JoHNsBuRr, VT, July 2T.
-Four members of the salvation Army were
brought into court today for disturbing the
peace, For some time there has been feud
between the boys about town and the army.
Last night some stones were thrown and the
army drum head WAS cut. When brought
into court the respondents knelt and prayed,
proceeding so unusual that il rather broke
the court up and the hearing was put of till
smother day.
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Investigating the Cause of Her Death.

SKowHEGAN, July 27.
A coroner's jury has been in session yes
terday afternoon and today on the case Of
Hannah Jones, found dead in the house oi
Thomas Lerton yesterday morning. The
case is mysterious. There are some indica
tions of poisoning by paris green. The stom.
ach and contents have been forwarded to d
chemist and the jury adjourned to await the
result of the analysis.
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SaIvationists at Old Orchard.

OLD ORCHARD, July 81.
As they draw to close the crowd attend
each service of the Salvationists. An expe-
rience meeting was held today at the grove,
under the direction of Capt. Greenhslgn and
Lieut.. Williams of New Bedford. Tonight,
Majors Gay and hampton presided. The
meetings will close tomorrow.
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A Boy Drowned at Squirrel Island.

BATH, July 81.
Ned Taylor, the eleven year old SOD of J.
M. Taylor of this city, was drowned while
fishing at Squirrel Island, Wednesday fore
noon. The body was not recovered. This
is the first drowning accident at Squirrel
Island, since the island was colonized Is
years ago.
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Bucklen's Arntca Sal We.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbleins,
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by Devine & Coughlin. may29+d&wly
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Baths Industry.

BATH, July 27.
A meeting of the stockholders of the New
England Shipbuilding Company was held
this forenoon, at which it was unanimously
voted to subscribe the amount necessary to
cover the loss by the recent fire at the COM
pany's yards.
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A Captains Fer,una.. Discovery.

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, plying
between Atlantic City and N. Y, had been
troubled with a cough so that he was unable
to sleep, and was induced to try Br. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. 1t not on
ly gave him instant relief, but allayed the
extreme soreness in bis breast. His children
were similarly affected and a single dose had
the same happy effect. DR.. Kings New dis
covery is now the standard remedy in the
Coleman household and on board the schoon-
er.
Free Trial Bottles of this Standard Remedy
at Devine & Coughln's Drug Store.